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- 1. Melissa (Missy) Keesler Mkeesler2@gmail.com 607-341-1247(current) 8 Mansfield Drive, Endicott, NY 13760 www.linkedin.com/pub/melissa-missy-keesler/94/624/553 Education Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Doctorate of Physical Therapy, August 2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.0 B.S. in Clinical Health Sciences, May 2012 Major: Clinical Health Sciences/ Physical Therapy Minor: Sport and Exercise Psychology Related Experience Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Newark, NY (May- August 2014) Student physical therapy affiliation in acute care in a hospital setting Interacted with patients with complex medical situations, including patients in the intensive care unit, undergoing telemetry monitoring, post orthopedic surgeries, or experienced a recent change in mobility status, under supervision of clinical instructor Conducted evaluations, examinations, and nursing screens for patients experiencing complex medical situations, including COPD, cardiac disease, post-orthopedic surgery, and high-fall risk Educated patients and family members on impacts of new activity limitations, including safety awareness with functional mobility, energy conservation, and breathing techniques Interacted within a multidisciplinary team, including speech therapists and occupational therapists Participated in daily rounds with rehabilitation team, social workers, case managers, and medical doctors Researched evidence based practice for interventions for individuals after stroke in acute setting, specifically addressing cognitive-motor interference with dual task training Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY (January-February 2014) Student physical therapy affiliation in a outpatient rehabilitation/neurological clinic Interacted with patients with complex medical situations, including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and cerebral vascular accidents, under supervision of clinical instructors Conducted evaluations, examinations, and progressed patients through patient-centered plans of care Worked within multidisciplinary team, including fellow physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists Educated patients on impacts of new physical deficits, including anatomical reasoning, safety -awareness, treatment rationales, recovery and compensatory methods, and home-exercise plans Presented student in-service for multiple rehabilitation departments within medical center on evidence-based practice for plantar fasciitis and utilizing stretching for improved recovery Researched implications of spinal cord injuries and bone-density deficits, emphasizing new exercises to address deficits Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village, Old Hickory, TN (January-March 2013) Student physical therapy affiliation in a skilled nursing facility Interacted with patients with various impairments, including post-surgical total knee arthroplasty, individuals with high fall-risk, and deficits from extended hospitalizations, under supervision of clinical instructor Conducted evaluations, examinations, and progressed patients through patient-centered plans of care Worked within multidisciplinary team, including fellow physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists Conducted home evaluations and provided education on safety awareness for patients anticipated return home
- 2. Presented student in-service for rehabilitation team on using hand dynamometer for more specific and objective strength testing, derived from latest evidence-based research Aquatic Therapy, Grand Rounds, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY (Fall, 2012) Worked one-on-one with patients, creating patient-centered plan of care, under supervision of Ithaca College professor, Chris McNamara, PT, DPT Mentored younger classmates through examinations, evaluations, and treatment sessions Progressed patients through individual-specific therapeutic exercise programs, using advantage of water-specific influences Patriot Sports Medicine, McLean, VA (May-July 2012) Student physical therapy affiliation in an outpatient orthopedic clinic Interacted with patients with orthopedic injuries, including peripheral joints and spine, under supervision of clinical instructor Conducted evaluations, examinations for orthopedic-related injuries, including postural-related impairments, post-surgical, and peripheral musculoskeletal impairments Progressed patients through individual-specific plan of care, emphasizing therapeutic exercises, core stability, functionally based exercises, and manual therapy Interacted with patients with a wide variety of primary languages and ethnic-backgrounds Worked with other physical therapists and support-staff Presented student in-service on a case study on recurring hamstring strains, based on evidence-based practice Additional Experiences Peer Mentor, Ithaca College Mentored peer in younger class of Ithaca Colleges doctor of physical therapy program throughout clinical affiliation on expectations and experiences Professional Affiliations Member of American Physical Therapy Association Member since 2012 Leadership Womens Varsity Swimming, Ithaca College (September 2008-February 2012) Actively participated in intercollegiate athletics team Team Captain during 2010-2011 season Helped lead team to 4-time state champions, 4-time empire 8 champions, 3-time all-American, with top 20 NCAA finishes in 2008-09 and 2009-2010 seasons Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ithaca College (September-December 2012) Instructed Ithaca Colleges Womens Varsity swim team with variety of cross training, including functional, plyometric, and endurance exercises, with an emphasis on correct body mechanics Continuing Education Seminars Presentation by Matt Gibble, PT (October 2011) Received instruction on important issues to consider when working with professional athletes, such as HIPAA and various treatments to emphasize Pediatric Concussions: Where are we know and whats next? (February 2012) Received instruction on importance of recognizing, treating, and preventing pediatric concussions NYPTA Conference (October 2013)
- 3. Attended: Breathing and Posture: A Multi-system Event, by Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc. Explored integral impacts of posture and breathing in both pediatric and adult patient populations and various interventions emphasizing entire body to address impairments Attended: Intensity in Neurologic Rehabilitation, by Mike Struder, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA. Explored evidence-based practices in neurologic rehabilitation, emphasizing role of neuroplasticity, and discussed various interventions incorporating both sensory and cognition neuroplasticity for stroke Advanced Manual Therapy Course (March 2014) Received instruction on spectrum of manual therapy techniques including McKenzie, Maitland, Graston techniques, for spine, sacroiliac, and peripheral joints